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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Whitsunday Islandsby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Islands by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane PQQ - PPP
    8h 39m
    $443–1,104

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    26h 58m
    $157–4,210

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    30h 39m
    $246–419

  4. Drive 1,674.6 km

    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Bowencar car 1,674.6 km
    19h 2m
    $297–428

  5. Fly Port Macquarie to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane PQQ - HTI
    6h 49m
    $283–904

  6. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CFS - PPP
    9h 6m
    $634–1,166

  7. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbourbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CFS - HTI
    10h 11m
    $274–916

  8. Bus via Airlie Beach

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    30h 39m
    $252–424

Port Macquarie to Whitsunday Islands by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,300.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Whitsunday Islands, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Shute Harbour Road at Hermitage Drive via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 26h 58m.

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